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Tree Service in Salmon Falls
Salmon Falls is a name on the lake rather than a busy town, and nearby homes are on our list. Ring (530) 670-0330 and we'll look for a tree pro for your lakeside or hillside lot.
Tell us where your place is. The Salmon Falls name is used for the shore, the road and the area around it.
A town under the lake
Along the American River's South Fork, Salmon Falls began as a gold camp. Mining started in 1848, the town was founded in 1850, and its population peaked at 3003 in the gold years.
Today most of the old town is underwater. The place was flooded by Folsom Lake, and the site is California Historical Landmark 571. The site sits at 469 feet, which is much lower than El Dorado Hills.
When the lake is low, the past shows up. Old foundations, roads and the old Salmon Falls Bridge become easy to reach. On the El Dorado Hills edge, the Salmon Falls takeout is a landing for river rafters, which is how many people know the name today.
Shoreline trees
Trees near the shore live a hard life. Winter brings wet soil and high water. Summer brings dry heat and low water. That swing is rough on roots.
UC says oaks like dry summers. Irrigated turf planted near native oak roots lets oak root fungus thrive. If you water a lawn near an old shoreline oak, keep the sprinkler off the trunk.
Ground near the lake can also shift. If the grade near a trunk is lowered, UC says trees are likely to become diseased and hazardous. Check with a pro before any digging near a big tree.
Look at the slope under your trees. Is dirt washing away from the roots? Are roots showing? A tree on an eroding bank is a tree to watch.
Public land and private lots
A lot of land around Folsom Lake is public park land. If a tree on public land falls on your fence, the park managers are the ones to call. A pro can help you tell where your lot ends.
El Dorado Hills ends on its north side where Folsom Lake and the river's South Fork begin. Homes near that edge are the ones most likely to need lakeside trees checked.
The area is unincorporated. County rules apply to oaks and other trees on private lots. If an oak needs to come down and it isn't an emergency, ask the county Planning Division or your pro.
What jobs cost
Sloped, hard-to-reach lots cost more. For a tall tree of 60 to 100 feet, expect $900 to $1,200 in one guide. A fallen tree costs the least, with guides listing $75 to $150. A crane job is $1,500 to $2,500.
Our page on fallen trees on a slope has more detail on steep jobs.
Lakeside lots may be hard to reach by truck. Tell us if the road is narrow, steep or gated, so the pro brings the right gear on the first trip.
Fire season and the shoreline
Dry shoreline slopes burn as easily as any foothill. Clearing dead limbs near the house helps, and so does keeping low branches off the ground.
A pro can tell you which trees to keep for shade and which to lighten. Ask about both.
Wood from the job should not sit in a pile against the house. Ask your pro to move it away, or chip it on site.
Salmon Falls questions
Is Salmon Falls a town I can live in?
Not really. The old town is under the lake. The name is used for the road, the shore and the area around it.
A tree fell from park land onto my fence. Who pays?
Take photos first. Then ask the land manager. Call us if the tree needs to come off right away.
Does high lake water hurt trees?
A tree that stands in water for long can suffer. Ask a pro about any tree near the water line that looks thin or leans.